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Peerless NSM-0620R01-04

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 144.4 Hz · F3 139.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (68.1 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 144.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 139.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 126.6 Hz / 112.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 68.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 252.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.5 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 10.0 cm tube needs 68.1 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.46 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 277.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 238.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 187.3 Hz / 143.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 88.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.22
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.233
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.81
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 137.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 376.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 225.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Peerless NSM-0620R01-04?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Peerless NSM-0620R01-04 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 144.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 139.6 Hz.

Can Peerless NSM-0620R01-04 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.46 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 238.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Peerless NSM-0620R01-04 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 68.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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